2013 Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port
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The 2013 Late Bottled Vintage Port was filtered and bottled in 2018 with a bar-top cork and 95 grams of sugar. This has a plum-and-chocolate fruit nuance supported by moderate tannins that give it some distinction to go with the tasty fruit. This is a pretty fine example of the style. These can hold in the bottle, but that's not the point here. They are not expected to develop, and they should be drunk relatively young.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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This is beautifully crafted port with sweet-berry, mineral and slate character and hints of cedar and sandalwood. Full-bodied with sweet and polished, silky tannins. Sweet-fruit finish. Drink or hold.
Plenty of spirit gives this a rather crude edge. No shortage of ripe fruit, but the burn is the abiding impression on the finish. (RH)